Julie Brush

September 13, 2017 | The Recorder

The GC reporting structure is one of the most talked about topics among in-house lawyers today. And there is no shortage of opinions on the matter.

By Julie Brush

3 minute read

September 05, 2017 | The Recorder

While it is uncommon for a young, more inexperienced lawyer to achieve the designation and status of general counsel (GC) in an organization, it does occur (primarily in private/emerging growth organizations). And while there are virtues to such a meteoric rise, there can also be challenges.

By Julie Brush

11 minute read

July 26, 2017 | The Recorder

"Market" compensation for a director of IP role depends on several variables.

By Julie Brush

4 minute read

July 20, 2017 | The Recorder

Technology has enabled greater connectivity, dependability and productivity, which bode well for the alternatively scheduled lawyer. But finding these type of work dynamics can still prove challenging. So, where to look?

By Julie Brush

5 minute read

July 11, 2017 | The Recorder

When an employer "announces" that career advancement in the organization will be nonexistent for the foreseeable future, it can be a bit jolting as well as confusing. And sometimes it's hard to make sense of what it really means. Is it true? How serious is it?

By Julie Brush

7 minute read

July 06, 2017 | The Recorder

No matter how eloquent, how gracious or how sincere a candidate is, the bottom-line message of “Thanks, but no thanks” to an employer after…

By Julie Brush

7 minute read

July 05, 2017 | The Recorder

For those of you interested in taking your professional game to the next level, follow this nine-point roadmap for saying sayonara with style.

By Julie Brush

13 minute read

June 27, 2017 | The Recorder

A good resume tells a story: Your story. And that story must be cohesive, succinct and informative—leaving very little, if anything to call into question. While not every minute event should be detailed, it is vital to assess and include the most important sound bites ... Because one key omission or ad nauseam diatribe and your candidacy is DOA.

By Julie Brush

8 minute read

June 20, 2017 | The Recorder

Titles can be tricky things--sometimes they mean a lot, other times they mean close to nothing. But titles can play a key role when it comes to a job search, influencing interviews, compensation and the overall viability of a candidacy.

By Julie Brush

12 minute read

June 13, 2017 | The Recorder

Your transition to a lower paying full-time position with health benefits to cover your important surgery was the right decision. Why? Because if you don't have your health, you don't have nothin'. So getting this health issue resolved was important—and the benefit you received from your current employer was material. But it sounds like there were some other financial and career trade-offs with your decision—particularly with regard to your salary.

By Julie Brush

10 minute read